2025 Philippine House of Representatives elections in the Bicol Region

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2025 Philippine House of Representatives elections in the Bicol Region
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All 16 Bicol Region seats in the House of Representatives
PartySeats+/–
Lakas 7+7
NUP 3+1
NPC 30
Liberal 1−1
PFP 1New
PDP 1−7
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

The 2025 Philippine House of Representatives elections in the Bicol Region were held on May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 Philippine general election.

Contents

Summary

Congressional districtIncumbentIncumbent's partyWinnerWinner's partyWinning
margin
Albay–1st Vacant Krisel Lagman Liberal 8.96%
Albay–2nd Joey Salceda Lakas Caloy Loria PDP 1.16%
Albay–3rd Fernando Cabredo NUP Adrian Salceda Lakas 1.90%
Camarines Norte–1st Josefina Tallado Lakas Josefina Tallado Lakas 0.60%
Camarines Norte–2nd Rosemarie Panotes Lakas Rosemarie Panotes Lakas 55.89%
Camarines Sur–1st Hori Horibata NUP Hori Horibata NUP 14.64%
Camarines Sur–2nd Luis Raymund Villafuerte NUP Luigi Villafuerte NUP 27.44%
Camarines Sur–3rd Gabriel Bordado Liberal Nelson Legacion Lakas 1.41%
Camarines Sur–4th Arnulf Bryan Fuentebella NPC Arnulf Bryan Fuentebella NPC 12.22%
Camarines Sur–5th Miguel Luis Villafuerte NUP Miguel Luis Villafuerte NUP 56.86%
Catanduanes Leo Rodriguez PFP Leo Rodriguez PFP 0.59%
Masbate–1st Richard Kho Lakas Antonio Kho Lakas Unopposed
Masbate–2nd Ara Kho Lakas Elisa Olga Kho Lakas 44.55%
Masbate–3rd Tonton Kho Lakas Tonton Kho Lakas 78.36%
Sorsogon–1st Dette Escudero NPC Dette Escudero NPC Unopposed
Sorsogon–2nd Wowo Fortes NPC Wowo Fortes NPC 48.86%

Albay

1st district

The seat is vacant after Edcel Lagman of the Liberal Party died on January 30, 2025.

The Liberal Party nominated Lagman's daughter, Tabaco mayor Krisel Lagman, who won the election against Ako Bicol representative Jil Bongalon (Lakas–CMD). [1] [2] [3]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Krisel Lagman Liberal Party 128,87154.48
Jil Bongalon Lakas–CMD 107,65645.52
Total236,527100.00
Valid votes236,52796.86
Invalid/blank votes7,6693.14
Total votes244,196100.00
Registered voters/turnout274,91288.83
Liberal Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

2nd district

Term-limited incumbent Joey Salceda of Lakas–CMD ran for governor of Albay. He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Lakas–CMD nominated former Ako Bicol representative Christopher Co, who was defeated by Caloy Loria of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino. [1] [6]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Caloy Loria Partido Demokratiko Pilipino 143,43650.58
Christopher Co Lakas–CMD 140,12649.42
Total283,562100.00
Valid votes283,56295.56
Invalid/blank votes13,1784.44
Total votes296,740100.00
Registered voters/turnout327,38290.64
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino gain from Lakas–CMD
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

3rd district

Incumbent Fernando Cabredo of the National Unity Party ran for a third term. [7]

Cabredo was defeated by Polangui mayor Adrian Salceda of Lakas–CMD. [8] [9]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Adrian Salceda Lakas–CMD 144,69350.95
Fernando Cabredo (incumbent) National Unity Party 139,30849.05
Total284,001100.00
Valid votes284,00194.91
Invalid/blank votes15,2465.09
Total votes299,247100.00
Registered voters/turnout337,82088.58
Lakas–CMD gain from National Unity Party
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Camarines Norte

1st district

Incumbent Josefina Tallado of Lakas–CMD ran for a third term. [10] She was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Tallado won re-election against former representative Cathy Barcelona-Reyes (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas). [11] [12]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Josefina Tallado (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 79,78150.30
Cathy Barcelona-Reyes Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 78,83849.70
Total158,619100.00
Valid votes158,61995.01
Invalid/blank votes8,3274.99
Total votes166,946100.00
Registered voters/turnout196,30785.04
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

2nd district

Incumbent Rosemarie Panotes of Lakas–CMD ran for a second term. [11] She was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Panotes won re-election against provincial board member Concon Panotes (Nationalist People's Coalition) and Ninoy Ferrer (Independent). [13]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Rosemarie Panotes (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 122,39377.24
Concon Panotes Nationalist People's Coalition 33,82821.35
Ninoy FerrerIndependent2,2391.41
Total158,460100.00
Valid votes158,46092.54
Invalid/blank votes12,7757.46
Total votes171,235100.00
Registered voters/turnout200,27685.50
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Camarines Sur

1st district

Incumbent Hori Horibata of the National Unity Party ran for a second term. [14] He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Horibata won re-election against Ragay mayor Thaddy Ramos (Nationalist People's Coalition). [15]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Hori Horibata (incumbent) National Unity Party 66,52257.32
Thaddy Ramos Nationalist People's Coalition 49,53242.68
Total116,054100.00
Valid votes116,05495.70
Invalid/blank votes5,2114.30
Total votes121,265100.00
Registered voters/turnout142,17785.29
National Unity Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

2nd district

Term-limited incumbent Luis Raymund Villafuerte of the National Unity Party (NUP) ran for governor of Camarines Sur. [16]

The NUP nominated Villafuerte's son, Camarines Sur governor Luigi Villafuerte, who won the election against San Fernando mayor Fermin Mabulo (Nationalist People's Coalition). [16] [17] [18]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Luigi Villafuerte National Unity Party 107,44563.72
Fermin Mabulo Nationalist People's Coalition 61,16936.28
Total168,614100.00
Valid votes168,61491.17
Invalid/blank votes16,3308.83
Total votes184,944100.00
Registered voters/turnout222,77583.02
National Unity Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

3rd district

Term-limited incumbent Gabriel Bordado of the Liberal Party ran for vice mayor of Naga.

Naga mayor Nelson Legacion (Lakas–CMD) won the election against Nonoy Magtuto (National Unity Party) and four other candidates. [19] [20]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Nelson Legacion Lakas–CMD 112,08843.43
Nonoy Magtuto National Unity Party 108,44442.02
Noel de LunaKusog Bikolandia33,78913.09
Pito TriaIndependent2,3230.90
Jarrell LosaIndependent9300.36
Salome TogñiIndependent5260.20
Total258,100100.00
Valid votes258,10091.69
Invalid/blank votes23,3928.31
Total votes281,492100.00
Registered voters/turnout339,58882.89
Lakas–CMD gain from Liberal Party
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

4th district

Incumbent Arnulf Bryan Fuentebella of the Nationalist People's Coalition ran for a third term.

Fuentebella won re-election against Marco Gumabao (National Unity Party). [21] [22]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Arnulf Bryan Fuentebella (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition 144,73156.11
Marco Gumabao National Unity Party 113,22943.89
Total257,960100.00
Valid votes257,96094.40
Invalid/blank votes15,2935.60
Total votes273,253100.00
Registered voters/turnout314,68486.83
Nationalist People's Coalition hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

5th district

Incumbent Miguel Luis Villafuerte of the National Unity Party ran for a second term. [16] He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban with 60.15%.

Villafuerte won re-election against Phil Fortuno (Nationalist People's Coalition). [17] [23] On April 14, 2025, the Commission on Election's First Division disqualified Fortuno for allegedly misrepresenting his residency after finding that he was a citizen of the United States. Fortuno subsequently filed a pending appeal, saying that he had been a long-term resident of Nabua and only received dual citizenship in 2014. [24]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Miguel Luis Villafuerte (incumbent) National Unity Party 192,18278.43
Phil Fortuno Nationalist People's Coalition 52,85021.57
Total245,032100.00
Valid votes245,03290.28
Invalid/blank votes26,3699.72
Total votes271,401100.00
Registered voters/turnout324,83883.55
National Unity Party hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Catanduanes

Incumbent Leo Rodriguez of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas ran for a second term. He was previously an independent.

Rodriguez won re-election against Virac mayor Sammy Laynes (Lakas–CMD), provincial board member Jan Alberto (Independent) and two other candidates. [25]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Leo Rodriguez (incumbent) Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 61,57537.06
Sammy Laynes Lakas–CMD 60,59836.47
Jan AlbertoIndependent42,16125.38
Cedric SanchezIndependent1,3250.80
Eugenio Salimao Jr.Independent4840.29
Total166,143100.00
Valid votes166,14395.54
Invalid/blank votes7,7544.46
Total votes173,897100.00
Registered voters/turnout200,80486.60
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Masbate

1st district

Incumbent Richard Kho of Lakas–CMD retired to run for governor of Masbate. [26] He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Lakas–CMD nominated Kho's father, Masbate governor Antonio Kho, who won the election unopposed. [26] [27]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Antonio Kho Lakas–CMD 70,214100.00
Total70,214100.00
Valid votes70,21467.04
Invalid/blank votes34,51832.96
Total votes104,732100.00
Registered voters/turnout128,42981.55
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

2nd district

Incumbent Ara Kho of Lakas–CMD retired to run for mayor of Masbate City. [26] She was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Lakas–CMD nominated Kho's mother, Masbate vice governor Elisa Olga Kho, who won the election against two other candidates. [26] [28]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Elisa Olga Kho Lakas–CMD 141,26471.78
Noel Tuason Liberal Party 53,59627.23
Sherman ValeraIndependent1,9540.99
Total196,814100.00
Valid votes196,81490.06
Invalid/blank votes21,7139.94
Total votes218,527100.00
Registered voters/turnout274,06779.73
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

3rd district

Incumbent Tonton Kho of Lakas–CMD ran for a third term. [26] He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Kho won the election against Ricar Vasquez (Liberal Party). [29]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Tonton Kho (incumbent) Lakas–CMD 127,16189.18
Ricar Vasquez Liberal Party 15,43610.82
Total142,597100.00
Valid votes142,59785.08
Invalid/blank votes25,00814.92
Total votes167,605100.00
Registered voters/turnout216,67877.35
Lakas–CMD hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

Sorsogon

1st district

Incumbent Dette Escudero of the Nationalist People's Coalition won re-election for a second term unopposed. [30]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Dette Escudero (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition 197,919100.00
Total197,919100.00
Valid votes197,91982.70
Invalid/blank votes41,40117.30
Total votes239,320100.00
Registered voters/turnout282,35284.76
Nationalist People's Coalition hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

2nd district

Incumbent Wowo Fortes of the Nationalist People's Coalition ran for a third term.

Fortes won re-election against Sorsogon vice governor Kruni Escudero (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) and three other candidates. [31]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Wowo Fortes (incumbent) Nationalist People's Coalition 154,96273.36
Kruni Escudero Partido Federal ng Pilipinas 51,75924.50
Nono LopezIndependent2,0810.99
Totie GabalesIndependent1,5270.72
Jack HolasoIndependent9200.44
Total211,249100.00
Valid votes211,24989.51
Invalid/blank votes24,76210.49
Total votes236,011100.00
Registered voters/turnout270,88887.12
Nationalist People's Coalition hold
Source: Commission on Elections [4] [5]

References

  1. 1 2 Calipay, Connie (October 8, 2024). "2 aspiring lawmakers, mayor file COC in Albay". Philippine News Agency.
  2. ↑ Balonzo, Reinnard (May 13, 2025). "Pink wave: Edcel Lagman's daughter Krisel returns to Congress". Rappler.
  3. ↑ "CITY_OF_TABACO" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 "Data on the Total Number Established and Clustered Precincts, Registered Voters and Voting Centers" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 "COC Results". Commission on Elections.
  6. ↑ "CITY_OF_LEGAZPI" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  7. ↑ Jaucian, Michael B. (October 2, 2024). "Albay solon files candidacy for reelection in 2025 polls". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  8. ↑ Jaucian, Michael B. (October 5, 2024). "Younger Salceda files COC for Albay 3rd congressional seat". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  9. ↑ "CITY_OF_LIGAO" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  10. ↑ Jaucian, Michael B. (October 8, 2024). "Former Camarines Norte gov seeks return to office in 2025 polls". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  11. 1 2 Cruzat, Jessie [@jessiecruzat] (October 8, 2024). "Incumbent Cam. Norte 2nd District Representative Rosemarie Panotes also files her COC who also seeks for re-election while Dr. Cathy Barcelona Reyes will run as the province 1st District representative" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  12. ↑ "CAPALONGA" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  13. ↑ "BASUD" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  14. ↑ Rappler [@rapplerdotcom] (October 1, 2024). "Camarines Sur Governor Luigi Villafuerte filed his certificate of candidacy for 2nd District representative, while his father, incumbent 2nd District Representative LRay Villafuerte, filed his COC for Camarines Sur governor. Luigi's brother, Migz Villafuerte, also declared his candidacy for the 5th District representative. Meanwhile, their political ally Hori Horibata seeks reelection as 1st District Representative, while actor Marco Gumabao is running for 4th District Representative" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  15. ↑ "CABUSAO" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  16. 1 2 3 Jaucian, Michael B. (October 1, 2024). "Villafuerte clan seeks various Camarines Sur posts in 2025 polls". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  17. 1 2 Buenagua, Lyndee (May 13, 2025). "In CamSur, Lray Villafuerte wins top post but Robredo ally puts up strong fight". Rappler.
  18. ↑ "GAINZA" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  19. ↑ "Legacion avoids clash with Leni, runs for congressman". Politiko. October 11, 2024.
  20. ↑ "CITY_OF_NAGA" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  21. ↑ "Marco Gumabao files COC for Camarines Sur 4th district representative". GMA Network. October 1, 2024.
  22. ↑ "CARAMOAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  23. ↑ "CITY_OF_IRIGA" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  24. ↑ "Villafuerte rival Fortuno appeals DQ ruling in Camarines Sur 5th District race". Rappler. 25 April 2025.
  25. ↑ "VIRAC" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  26. 1 2 3 4 5 Barcia, Rhaydz B. (October 9, 2024). "Tuason, Kho, Bravo vie for Masbate governor". The Manila Times.
  27. ↑ "BATUAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  28. ↑ "CITY_OF_MASBATE" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  29. ↑ "CATAINGAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  30. ↑ "CITY_OF_SORSOGON_WEST_DIST" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
  31. ↑ "BARCELONA" (PDF). Commission on Elections.
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